One of the biggest changes the pandemic has caused is that school is being taught through hybrid — in-person and virtual — learning and more people are working from home. You should be aware of the established security policies, standards and guidelines.

The National Cyber Security Alliance recommends the following tips for people working remotely on how they can stay safe online when using institutional devices:

• Connect to a secure network and use a company-issued Virtual Private Network  to access any work accounts. Home routers should be updated to the most current software and secured with a lengthy, unique passphrase. Employees should not be connecting to public WiFi to access work accounts unless using a VPN.
• Separate your network so your company devices are on their own WiFi network, and your personal devices are on their own.
• Keep devices with you at all times or stored in a secure location when not in use. Set auto log-out if you walk away from your computer and forget to log out.
• Limit access to the device you use for work. Only the approved user should use the device (family and friends should not use a work-issued device)

Check out more tips in this video.